Project Engineer - Electrical

UGL CPB Humelink West; Wagga Wagga City Council; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing program

Discount portal

Salary continuance insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Training and development

Promotion from within

Diversity and innovation culture

Job summary

UGL CPB Humelink West is seeking a Project Engineer – Electrical to design, manage and oversee electrical projects on the HumeLink West site in NSW. The role emphasizes safety, quality and regulatory compliance while working on brownfield substations and transmission networks.

The position is based on site with a FIFO roster, requiring strong coordination with stakeholders to ensure timely, budget-conscious delivery and adherence to client expectations across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proven background in Electrical Engineering for Brownfield Substation projects.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and risk management in Utilities projects.
• Effective project management and communication abilities to coordinate timelines, budgets, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs and project plans ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Oversee installation, commissioning and troubleshooting of electrical systems, including substations and transmission networks.
• Ensure all electrical works adhere to safety protocols and relevant regulations.
• Monitor project progress, conduct inspections and maintain documentation to meet the client’s quality standards.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to align project delivery with client expectations.

Skills

Brownfield Substation

Safety risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Two CIMIC Group companies, UGL and CPB Contractors have been selected by Transgrid to deliver the 130km western section of the HumeLink high voltage electricity transmission project.

HumeLink is a new 500kV transmission project which will connect Wagga Wagga, Maragle and Bannaby in regional NSW that will significantly increase the capacity of the electricity network in Australia’s eastern states. HumeLink is one of Australia’s largest energy infrastructure projects, with about 365kms of proposed new transmission lines and a range of other new and upgraded infrastructure.

The HumeLink West scope of works, worth $1.4bn, includes delivery of new 500kV double circuit transmission lines spanning ~140kms from Wagga Wagga Substation to a new Substation at Gugaa, the Interface Point with HumeLink East near Gundagai and a new substation at Maragle in the Snowy Mountains for future connection to Snowy 2.0.

The Opportunity

The Project Engineer – Electrical, is responsible for designing, managing, and overseeing electrical projects and ensuring safety, quality and compliance.

Please note this role is based on site on a FIFO roster.

Key Accountabilities

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer - Electrical, to join the HumeLink West team. The position is responsible for-

• Developing electrical designs and project plans ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Overseeing installation, commissioning and troubleshooting of electrical systems, including substations and transmission networks.
• Ensuring all electrical works adhere to safety protocols and relevant regulations.
• Monitoring project progress, conduct inspections and maintain documentation to meet the client’s quality standards.
• Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to align project delivery with client expectations.

About You

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proven background in Electrical Engineering for Brownfield Substation projects.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and risk management in Utilities projects.
• Effective project management and communication abilities to coordinate timelines, budgets, and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be required to hold a current Construction Industry Induction Card (White Card or equivalent) and undergo a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) prior to commencement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support women in construction, Indigenous advancement and participation and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.

We’re always looking for ways to make UGL and CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including:

• A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.